Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967)

The tree–studded hills to the west were of peculiar interest. The trees being of such raw yellows & yellow greens, and partially obscured by the thin mist in the air, they gave the hills the appearance of being partially sunlit. Their beauty was exquisite.; I did not eat my lunch until after five. I was loathe to leave the spot, so beautiful and satisfying was the color.______; The next day (Tuesday, May 23) I went down again to make some additional studies of the lilac bush. Some of the time the sun was shining, the air was sickeningly warm and humid. I stayed until after noon, when, a blue black storm looming above the hills to the west, I determined to drive to the eastern head of the valley, to be in a better spot to watch the sight.; I did so, and spent a pleasant hour on the edge of the Valley, eating my lunch, and then studying the landscape and dreaming. (The storm passed to the north); I went home early, and then regretted it.____; On Wednesday I took the car in for a thorough going over, and had to leave it till the next day.; B & I do some shopping & then home on the bus.______; Thursday – by bus to Buffalo to get the car. It was very warm, but I felt a vigor I have not felt for months and could feel a sense of physical well-being from